Map of Kensington Drive
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About Kensington Drive
Kensington Drive is a street located in the Settlement of Wigston. It uses the postcode LE18 1JS. The street has a length of approximately 154 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Leicestershire is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
Kensington Drive is located within the Oadby and Wigston District (B) Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East Midlands region of the UK.
Kensington Drive has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 29200357 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Kensington Drive is located within the county of Leicestershire, situated in the East Midlands region of the UK. It's 86.83 miles North West from central London., 3.01 miles South from Leicester, 21.34 miles North East from Coventry and 24.81 miles South from Nottingham.
Kensington Drive is within the Post Town of WIGSTON.
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Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Mauritius Road
15th April 2024
Why is Mauritius Road so called, since when and by whom? Does Greenwich have any particular links with Mauritius? Very interested to know. 🤞🏼
Can You Help?House Sales in Kensington Drive
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £66,700 | £165,000 | £128,233 | 3 |
| 2011 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £296,000 | £296,000 | £296,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 | 1 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Estate Agents near Kensington Drive
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Royal Oak Estates Limited | Ground Floor Office, Leicester Road Wigston, Leicester,LE18 1JX | |
| Duck Letts | 76 Leicester Road, Wigston, LE18 1DR | |
| Knightsbridge Estate Agents & Valuers | 34 Leicester Road, Wigston, LE18 1DR | Visit Website |
We have found 1 postcode for Kensington Drive
Hotels near Kensington Drive
Budget Hotels near Kensington Drive
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|
| 1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Leicester Address:Raw Dykes Road, Filbert Way Telephone: Visit Site |
2.40 |
| 2: Name:Premier Inn Leicester South Oadby Address:Glen Rise Telephone: Visit Site |
2.63 |
| 3: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Fosse Park Address:Braunstone Lane East Telephone: Visit Site |
2.73 |
| 4: Name:Travelodge Leicester Central Address:Vaughan Way, Leicester, LE1 4NN Telephone:0871 984 6254 Visit Site |
3.16 |
| 5: Name:Premier Inn Leicester Braunstone Address:Meridian Business Park Telephone: Visit Site |
3.74 |
Location Details
| Kensington Drive | |
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| Latitude | 52.594956 |
| Longitude | -1.106897 |
| OS Easting (X): | 460489 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 300098 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SK605001 |
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Frequently asked Questions for Kensington Drive
What Council (Local Authority) is Kensington Drive in?
Kensington Drive is located within the local authority area of Oadby and Wigston Council which is a District Council.
What Parish Council is Kensington Drive in?
Kensington Drive is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Kensington Drive in?
Kensington Drive is located within the ward of Wigston St Wolstan's.
What County is Kensington Drive in?
Kensington Drive is located within the ceremonial county of Leicestershire.
What Constituency is Kensington Drive in?
Kensington Drive is located within the constituency of Harborough.
What Part of the UK is Kensington Drive in?
Kensington Drive is located within the East Midlands (England) region of the United Kingdom.
What County Council area is Kensington Drive in?
Kensington Drive is located within the Leicestershire Council area.
What Police Force area is Kensington Drive in?
Kensington Drive is located within the Leicestershire Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Kensington Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Brighton Avenue | junction |
| Ruskington Drive | junction |
| Grangeway Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Kensington Drive , LE18 1JS
| Sunrise | 05:54 |
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| Sunset | 20:12 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Kensington Drive, LE18 1JS
| Observed at Weather Station: | Church Lawford 19 April 2024 at 14:00 (18.87 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.4°C (67.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | N (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00131943 |
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| ONS Area Name | Multi-Ethnic Suburbia |
| LSOA Code: | E01032601 |
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| LSOA Name: | Oadby and Wigston 008E |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02006818 |
| MSOA Name: | Oadby and Wigston 008 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Wigston Leicester Road Local |
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| Leicester Road, Wigston, Leicester, England, LE18 1JX |
| 0116 288 5571 |
| Distance: 0.17 Miles |
| Directions from Kensington Drive to Sainsburys Wigston Leicester Road Local |
| Tesco Leicester Aberdale Rd Express |
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| 80 Aberdale Rd, Leicester, LE2 6GB |
| 0345 026 9683 |
| Distance: 0.61 Miles |
| Directions from Kensington Drive to Tesco Leicester Aberdale Rd Express |
| Sainsburys Wigston |
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| 22 Bell Street, Wigston, England, LE18 1AD |
| 0116 288 9801 |
| Distance: 0.62 Miles |
| Directions from Kensington Drive to Sainsburys Wigston |
| Iceland Wigston |
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| 10/14 Bell Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1AD |
| 01162882869 |
| Distance: 0.66 Miles |
| Directions from Kensington Drive to Iceland Wigston |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 0116 - Leicester |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 16.7 | 18.4 | 23.1 | N | 15 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Oadby and Wigston |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Offices, Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire &LE18 2DR |
| Telephone Number: 0116 288 8961 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Harborough |
| The Member of Parliament is Neil O'Brien |
| Details for the MP Neil O'Brien on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Neil O'Brien on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Neil O'Brien won with a majority of 17,278 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 80,151 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Wigston St Wolstan's Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
| Ceremonial County: Leicestershire |
Nearest Schools
Primary Schools
Overdale Infant School
Address: Eastcourt Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3YA
Headteacher: Mrs Karen Stuart
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2016-01-19)
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact:
Overdale Infant School
Address: Eastcourt Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3YA
Headteacher: Mrs Hayley Holmes
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-09-22)
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01162882724
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Address: Long Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2AH
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Wright
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-10-27)
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01162880013
Secondary Schools
Wigston Academy
Address: Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DT
Headteacher: Mr Michael Wilson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-06-08)
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01162881228
Wigston College
Address: Station Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2DS
Headteacher: Mr Michael Wilson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-11)
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01162881611
Lancaster Academy
Address: Knighton Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6FU
Headteacher: Mrs Anna Fisher
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2020-02-05)
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 01162703176
Higher Schools
WQE and Regent College Group
Address: University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RJ
Headteacher: Mr Paul Wilson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-25)
Distance: 2.03 miles
Contact: 01162471147
Leicester College
Address: Welford Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7LW
Headteacher: Mrs Verity Hancock
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-06)
Distance: 2.65 miles
Contact: 01162242000
Beauchamp City Sixth Form
Address: 1 South Albion Street, Leicester, , LE1 6JL
Headteacher: Mr James McKenna
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2023-12-14)
Distance: 2.86 miles
Contact: 01164979330
Nearest Hospitals
| Stoneygate Eye Hospital |
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| Address: 376 London Road, Leicester, |
| NHS Sector |
| Llr Provider Company Ltd |
| Distance: 2.05 (miles) |
| Directions from to Stoneygate Eye Hospital |
| Spire Leicester Hospital |
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| Address: Gartree Road, Leicester, LE2 2FF, |
| Independent Sector |
| Spire Healthcare |
| Telephone: 0116 265 3685 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 2.7 (miles) |
| Directions from to Spire Leicester Hospital |
| Leicester Royal Infirmary |
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| Address: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust |
| Telephone: 0300 303 1573 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 4.04 (miles) |
| Directions from to Leicester Royal Infirmary |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Kensington Drive
NATURAL SMILES LEICESTER
Address: 264-266 LEICESTER ROAD, WIGSTON, LE18 1HQ
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: :
WIGSTON DENTAL CARE
Address: 287 LEICESTER ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1JW
Distance: 0.18 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 101 LEICESTER ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1NS
Distance: 0.38 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 45 LONG STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2AJ
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
BROOKVIEW DENTAL CLINIC LIMITED
Address: 518 WELFORD ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 6EN
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
SMILE PERFECTIONS
Address: 34 HARBOROUGH ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LE2 4LA
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: http: HTTPS://WWW.SMILE-PERFECTIONS.CO.UK
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Kensington Drive
ASQUITH SURGERY
Address: 693 WELFORD ROAD, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 6FQ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 3232000
TWO STEEPLES MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 10 ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LE18 2EW
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
WIGSTON CENTRAL SURGERY
Address: TWO STEEPLES MEDICAL CENTRE, 10 ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2EW
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2882566
BUSHLOE SURGERY
Address: TWO STEEPLES MED CENTRE, ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 2EW
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 3440233
ROSEMEAD DRIVE SURGERY
Address: 103 ROSEMEAD DRIVE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5PP
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2166997
THE CENTRAL SURGERY
Address: BROOKSBY DRIVE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5AA
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2712175
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Kensington Drive
WIGSTON PHARMACY
Address: 36 LEICESTER ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1DR
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2883203
YOUR PHARMACY
Address: 90 SHACKERDALE ROAD, WEST KNIGHTON, LEICESTER, LE2 6HS
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 884568
BOOTS
Address: 27 BELL STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 0116 2886359
BROOKVALE PHARMACY LTD
Address: 15 MEADVALE ROAD, KNIGHTON, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 3WN
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 704758
WELL
Address: TWO STEEPLES MEDICAL CENTRE, 10 ABINGTON CLOSE, WIGSTON, LE18 2EW
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 883846
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: WITHIN ASDA STORE, LEICESTER ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 4AH
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01162 729518
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Kensington Drive
OPTIVISION OPTICIANS LTD (WIGSTON)
Address: 21 LEICESTER ROAD, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1NR
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
PETER JACKSON ASSOCIATES
Address: 1 AYLESTONE LANE, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AB
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (WIGSTON)
Address: 36 BELL STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
HENRY SMITH & HAMYLTON LTD - WIGSTON
Address: 1 BELL STREET, WIGSTON, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE18 1AD
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
OPTIVISION OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 6 THE PARADE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5BF
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: :
VISION CARE OPTOMETRISTS (OADBY)
Address: 81-83 THE PARADE, OADBY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE2 5BB
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
South Wigston Station is 1.44 miles away.
Address: South Wigston station, Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU
South Wigston is situated on the Birmingham to Peterborough Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
South Wigston Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Kensington Drive to South Wigston Rail Station
Leicester Station is 2.64 miles away.
Address: Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Leicester is situated on the East Midland Main Line|Birmingham to Peterborough Line and is managed by East Midlands Railway.
Leicester Station is staffed on a full time basis.